Monday - Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Welcome Back, Warriors!
GAME DAY, WARRIORS!
It’s time to hit the road! Our Seymour Warriors take on the Stanton Vikings tonight in their season opener!
📍 Seymour at Stanton
🕖 7:00 PM
🏟️ Stanton High School
Come out, pack the stands, and LET’S GO WARRIORS!
It’s time to hit the road! Our Seymour Warriors take on the Stanton Vikings tonight in their season opener!
📍 Seymour at Stanton
🕖 7:00 PM
🏟️ Stanton High School
Come out, pack the stands, and LET’S GO WARRIORS!
Seymour alum Clay Merritt joined us today to share a powerful message about the lasting impact educators can have on their students.
Clay delivered an outstanding message, and we are incredibly thankful he took the time to come back and speak with our staff. It was a great reminder that the work we do as educators can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Thank you, Clay, for sharing your story and inspiring us today! Go Warriors!
Clay delivered an outstanding message, and we are incredibly thankful he took the time to come back and speak with our staff. It was a great reminder that the work we do as educators can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Thank you, Clay, for sharing your story and inspiring us today! Go Warriors!
Seymour staff are back to school, preparing for the 2026/2027 school year. We're excited to see everyone at Back-To-School Night (Thursday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) and in class on Monday.
New Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Shayla Swarts!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Shayla Swarts to Seymour Community School District as our new Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor!
Ms. Swarts has always had a passion for helping young people discover their potential and become the best versions of themselves. Growing up with both parents working in education, she saw firsthand how educators can make a lasting impact—not just by teaching a subject, but by building relationships, encouraging growth, and inspiring students to believe in themselves.
With her background in agriculture and passion for youth and leadership development, Ms. Swarts is excited to bring those experiences into the classroom and FFA program. She believes agricultural education is about much more than agriculture—it provides opportunities for students to develop responsibility, teamwork, critical thinking, confidence, and leadership skills.
The small-community atmosphere was one of the things that immediately attracted Ms. Swarts to Seymour. Having grown up in the small community of Moulton and attended Moulton-Udell, she understands the special relationships and support that come from being part of a close-knit rural community. She is looking forward to getting to know our students, families, and community and becoming an active part of Seymour.
A few fun facts about Ms. Swarts:
-She grew up on her family’s farm in Moulton, where they operated a cow-calf operation and successful show cattle business, Martsching Show Cattle.
-She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University, with a minor in Event Management.
-She is married to her husband, Tanner, and they have two daughters, Ada and Indie.
-For the past five and a half years, she has served as the Appanoose County Youth Coordinator.
-Through her work, she has spent years working with 4-H and FFA families, volunteers, and communities, creating educational opportunities and positive experiences for youth.
This year, Ms. Swarts is especially excited to grow the agricultural education program, build meaningful relationships with students, and create opportunities for FFA members to learn, lead, and succeed. We have a feeling there will be plenty of agricultural adventures ahead!
Ms. Swarts shared that she is incredibly grateful for the warm welcome she has received from the Seymour School District and community and is excited about everything we can accomplish together.
Please help us give Ms. Shayla Swarts and her family a big Seymour welcome!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Shayla Swarts to Seymour Community School District as our new Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor!
Ms. Swarts has always had a passion for helping young people discover their potential and become the best versions of themselves. Growing up with both parents working in education, she saw firsthand how educators can make a lasting impact—not just by teaching a subject, but by building relationships, encouraging growth, and inspiring students to believe in themselves.
With her background in agriculture and passion for youth and leadership development, Ms. Swarts is excited to bring those experiences into the classroom and FFA program. She believes agricultural education is about much more than agriculture—it provides opportunities for students to develop responsibility, teamwork, critical thinking, confidence, and leadership skills.
The small-community atmosphere was one of the things that immediately attracted Ms. Swarts to Seymour. Having grown up in the small community of Moulton and attended Moulton-Udell, she understands the special relationships and support that come from being part of a close-knit rural community. She is looking forward to getting to know our students, families, and community and becoming an active part of Seymour.
A few fun facts about Ms. Swarts:
-She grew up on her family’s farm in Moulton, where they operated a cow-calf operation and successful show cattle business, Martsching Show Cattle.
-She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University, with a minor in Event Management.
-She is married to her husband, Tanner, and they have two daughters, Ada and Indie.
-For the past five and a half years, she has served as the Appanoose County Youth Coordinator.
-Through her work, she has spent years working with 4-H and FFA families, volunteers, and communities, creating educational opportunities and positive experiences for youth.
This year, Ms. Swarts is especially excited to grow the agricultural education program, build meaningful relationships with students, and create opportunities for FFA members to learn, lead, and succeed. We have a feeling there will be plenty of agricultural adventures ahead!
Ms. Swarts shared that she is incredibly grateful for the warm welcome she has received from the Seymour School District and community and is excited about everything we can accomplish together.
Please help us give Ms. Shayla Swarts and her family a big Seymour welcome!
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Seymour Parents,
As we get ready to start the 2026–2027 school year, here are some important upcoming dates to remember:
August 20 – Back-to-School Night
5:30–6:30 PM
August 20 – Freshman Parent Meeting
Cafeteria | 6:35–7:00 PM
Please bring your freshman with you to the meeting.
August 24 – First Day of School for K–12
Preschool Orientation Meetings
During the week of August 24, our preschool teachers will meet individually with each family. These 30-minute orientation meetings will give you and your child an opportunity to become familiar with the classroom structure, daily schedule, expectations, and your child’s teacher, while also allowing time to begin building a relationship with the teacher.
The delayed start for preschool allows our teachers time to meet with each family before preschool begins. Your child’s preschool teacher will reach out directly to schedule your orientation meeting.
August 31 – First Day of School for Preschool
We are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back for another great year at Seymour CSD!
Go Warriors!
As we get ready to start the 2026–2027 school year, here are some important upcoming dates to remember:
August 20 – Back-to-School Night
5:30–6:30 PM
August 20 – Freshman Parent Meeting
Cafeteria | 6:35–7:00 PM
Please bring your freshman with you to the meeting.
August 24 – First Day of School for K–12
Preschool Orientation Meetings
During the week of August 24, our preschool teachers will meet individually with each family. These 30-minute orientation meetings will give you and your child an opportunity to become familiar with the classroom structure, daily schedule, expectations, and your child’s teacher, while also allowing time to begin building a relationship with the teacher.
The delayed start for preschool allows our teachers time to meet with each family before preschool begins. Your child’s preschool teacher will reach out directly to schedule your orientation meeting.
August 31 – First Day of School for Preschool
We are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back for another great year at Seymour CSD!
Go Warriors!
New Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Tymmrie Rath!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Tymmrie Rath to Seymour Community School District as our new K–12 Art Teacher!
Ms. Rath has loved art since before kindergarten, and her passion for creativity eventually led her to pursue a degree in Art Education from Morningside University in Sioux City. After becoming a parent, she realized just how much a caring, passionate teacher can impact a child’s life—and she knew she wanted to become that kind of teacher for all students.
She was drawn to Seymour because of our small-town atmosphere and class sizes, and she felt that Seymour was the perfect fit for her passion for art and education.
This year, Ms. Rath is looking forward to getting students excited about ART, helping them experience and view art in new ways, and making art personal and meaningful for every student. She hopes to promote a lifelong appreciation for the Fine Arts by exposing students to different media, developing their skills, and creating opportunities for students to display their work and compete for awards and recognition.
A few fun facts about Ms. Rath:
-She is an award-winning artist!
- She is a mom of six.
-Her oldest daughter and 10-year-old daughter are also award-winning artists!
-Three of her children—Landen (6th grade), Rheya (Kindergarten), and Ruka (Kindergarten)—will be Seymour students this year!
Ms. Rath also has a big vision for Seymour. She hopes to help create a creative center that supports all artsy endeavors, big and small, and provide opportunities for our students, school, and community to celebrate creativity.
We are so excited to have Ms. Rath and her family joining the Seymour community! Please help us give her a warm Seymour welcome!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Tymmrie Rath to Seymour Community School District as our new K–12 Art Teacher!
Ms. Rath has loved art since before kindergarten, and her passion for creativity eventually led her to pursue a degree in Art Education from Morningside University in Sioux City. After becoming a parent, she realized just how much a caring, passionate teacher can impact a child’s life—and she knew she wanted to become that kind of teacher for all students.
She was drawn to Seymour because of our small-town atmosphere and class sizes, and she felt that Seymour was the perfect fit for her passion for art and education.
This year, Ms. Rath is looking forward to getting students excited about ART, helping them experience and view art in new ways, and making art personal and meaningful for every student. She hopes to promote a lifelong appreciation for the Fine Arts by exposing students to different media, developing their skills, and creating opportunities for students to display their work and compete for awards and recognition.
A few fun facts about Ms. Rath:
-She is an award-winning artist!
- She is a mom of six.
-Her oldest daughter and 10-year-old daughter are also award-winning artists!
-Three of her children—Landen (6th grade), Rheya (Kindergarten), and Ruka (Kindergarten)—will be Seymour students this year!
Ms. Rath also has a big vision for Seymour. She hopes to help create a creative center that supports all artsy endeavors, big and small, and provide opportunities for our students, school, and community to celebrate creativity.
We are so excited to have Ms. Rath and her family joining the Seymour community! Please help us give her a warm Seymour welcome!
The Jr. High and High School locker rooms have been cleaned out, and we have found a lot of student items that were left behind.
If your student is missing clothing, shoes, athletic gear, or other belongings, please stop by the school and check the items to see if anything belongs to your student.
Any items that are not claimed by the end of Back-to-School Night will be donated.
Please take a moment to check before the items are gone!
If your student is missing clothing, shoes, athletic gear, or other belongings, please stop by the school and check the items to see if anything belongs to your student.
Any items that are not claimed by the end of Back-to-School Night will be donated.
Please take a moment to check before the items are gone!
AmeriCorps and Seymour CSD Employment Partnership.
Thank you for registering your child for the upcoming school year. If you missed us today, please schedule a time to register your child ASAP.
Meet One of Our Newest Warrior!
Please join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to Taylor Knowles, who is joining Seymour Community School District as our Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Director!
Taylor is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students and believes that building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families is the foundation of a successful school community.
As a Seymour resident, Taylor has always felt connected to our school and community. She is excited for the opportunity to serve the place she calls home and work alongside our dedicated staff and amazing students.
This year, Taylor is looking forward to building meaningful relationships, being a positive influence, and strengthening connections throughout the Seymour community.
When she's not at school, Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and their son, Sawyer, making memories together as a family.
Taylor shared one final message with our community:
"We are excited to be a part of the Seymour Warrior Family!"
Please help us give Taylor a warm Seymour Warrior welcome in the comments below!
Please join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to Taylor Knowles, who is joining Seymour Community School District as our Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Director!
Taylor is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students and believes that building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families is the foundation of a successful school community.
As a Seymour resident, Taylor has always felt connected to our school and community. She is excited for the opportunity to serve the place she calls home and work alongside our dedicated staff and amazing students.
This year, Taylor is looking forward to building meaningful relationships, being a positive influence, and strengthening connections throughout the Seymour community.
When she's not at school, Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and their son, Sawyer, making memories together as a family.
Taylor shared one final message with our community:
"We are excited to be a part of the Seymour Warrior Family!"
Please help us give Taylor a warm Seymour Warrior welcome in the comments below!
School Registration and Back-to-School Night Are Just Around The Corner
Seymour Warrior football fans here is the link to purchase some great apparel to wear for the upcoming football season! The store also offers apparel that is more general and supports our school. Help support Seymour schools and the football team by purchasing this merchandise! Link: https://seymourfb2026.itemorder.com/
The store will close at 11:59pm on Sunday August 9th with an anticipated ship date of August 19th so everyone can have their items before the first game on August 21st. Please share the information with others you feel may be interested in purchasing merchandise. Thank you and GO WARRIORS!!!
The store will close at 11:59pm on Sunday August 9th with an anticipated ship date of August 19th so everyone can have their items before the first game on August 21st. Please share the information with others you feel may be interested in purchasing merchandise. Thank you and GO WARRIORS!!!
Congratulations to Morgan Robertson on being selected to the South Central All-District Team! We are so proud of you and all your hard work!
The high school football team will begin practice on August 3rd at 5:00 pm. We are trying to build our numbers and are encouraging parents to encourage their students to come try a few practices and see what they think. Players, with a parent signature, needs to have a concussion form filled out and turned into the school. Participants also need a physical exam completed every 13 months so please be checking to make sure physicals are up to date. Coach Whitlow is also looking for student managers and volunteer assistant coaches who have their coaching endorsement. If interested or have any questions please contact him at 641-895-4643. We are looking forward to another great season of Warrior Football.
IHCC Tech Prep Sessions for Incoming Students
Indian Hills Community College is offering Tech Prep sessions to help students feel more confident and prepared before beginning IHCC classes this fall.
These sessions will be held August 11–19 and are designed to help students:
Navigate IHCC's online platforms
Download and set up the apps they'll need for classes
Get questions answered before the semester begins
While these sessions are intended primarily for students who are new to IHCC classes or new to online learning, all IHCC students are welcome to attend.
Important Information:
Students must bring their school-issued Chromebook to the session.
Seymour CSD plans to have devices ready for IHCC students to pick up during school registration on August 6.
Sessions will be offered in Centerville and on both Ottumwa campuses.
Enrollment is limited to 40 students per session to ensure adequate staff support.
Pre-registration is required.
Each session is scheduled for 75 minutes, but students may leave once they have everything they need or stay longer if they need additional assistance.
Please see the attached handout for session dates, locations, and registration information.
Indian Hills Community College is offering Tech Prep sessions to help students feel more confident and prepared before beginning IHCC classes this fall.
These sessions will be held August 11–19 and are designed to help students:
Navigate IHCC's online platforms
Download and set up the apps they'll need for classes
Get questions answered before the semester begins
While these sessions are intended primarily for students who are new to IHCC classes or new to online learning, all IHCC students are welcome to attend.
Important Information:
Students must bring their school-issued Chromebook to the session.
Seymour CSD plans to have devices ready for IHCC students to pick up during school registration on August 6.
Sessions will be offered in Centerville and on both Ottumwa campuses.
Enrollment is limited to 40 students per session to ensure adequate staff support.
Pre-registration is required.
Each session is scheduled for 75 minutes, but students may leave once they have everything they need or stay longer if they need additional assistance.
Please see the attached handout for session dates, locations, and registration information.
Here is the Seymour Community Schools supply list for the 2026-2027 school year!
A huge shoutout to our PTU for their generosity in donating enough pencils, erasers, glue sticks, Crayola crayons, and Expo dry erase markers for all PreK-3 through 6th grade students.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our students and staff. Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! ❤️🖤
A huge shoutout to our PTU for their generosity in donating enough pencils, erasers, glue sticks, Crayola crayons, and Expo dry erase markers for all PreK-3 through 6th grade students.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our students and staff. Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! ❤️🖤
📚✏️ Important Update: Registration Day Date Change! 🍎❤️
Mark your calendars for Registration Day and get ready for another great year at Seymour Community Schools!
🗓️ Registration Day: August 6
⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 School Cafeteria
🎒 First Day of School: August 24
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for an exciting school year! If you have any questions, give us a call at 641-898-2291 or visit www.seymourcsd.org.
Mark your calendars for Registration Day and get ready for another great year at Seymour Community Schools!
🗓️ Registration Day: August 6
⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 School Cafeteria
🎒 First Day of School: August 24
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for an exciting school year! If you have any questions, give us a call at 641-898-2291 or visit www.seymourcsd.org.
